David A. Popper

David A. Popper, age 86, longtime resident of North Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ. He was born on December 30, 1939 in Paterson, NJ to the late Jean and Joanna Popper.

Dave had a lengthy military career, first serving in the Marine Corp from 15 Jan 1957 to 14 Jan 1963. He fought in the Lebanon crisis in 1958, and also served in the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Northampton. He joined the NJ Army National Guard in 1975 and went on Active Duty in 1981 as a recruiter until his retirement in 1999 as a Master Sergeant. During his break in service Dave owned a plumbing business having earned his Master Plumber License and Plumbing Inspector License.

Dave had a passion for football, having played in High School and on a semi-professional team into his 30's. He also enjoyed traveling. He and his wife Claudette traveled frequently, especially small ship river trips in Europe which they did twice a year. They also enjoyed cruising with Claudette's family to the Caribbean and Canada. He also enjoyed boating, doing yardwork, his daily workouts at the gym and especially caring for his beloved cats.

Dave is predeceased by his parents, Jean and Joanna (nee DeKnight) Popper; and his two siblings, Donald Popper and Jeanne Paetzold. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 27 years, Claudette Stulz; his seven children, Bonny Driesse and her husband Danny, Nancy Puluse and her husband Ricky, Joanne Popper, Jeanne Popper, Joni Mesler and her husband Ray, David Andrew Popper, and John Popper; his grandchildren, Patrick, Dana, Michelle, Ashley, Jessica, Jackie, Maria, Jerry, Lindsey, and Dylan; and his sister, Olivia Schuster.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Tilghman Funeral Home located at 52 Main Street New Egypt, NJ with inurnment to take place immediately after with Military honors at Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 350 Province Line Road Wrightstown, NJ 08562.